Cost of living in Ghana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵35 (Taka 510) | Taka 231 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵35 (Taka 506) | Taka 357 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵31 (Taka 454) | Taka 181 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵12 (Taka 179) | Taka 75 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵15 (Taka 211) | Taka 105 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵15 (Taka 213) | Taka 62 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵30 (Taka 438) | Taka 550 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (Taka 224) | Taka 160 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵13 (Taka 185) | Taka 30 | + 512% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵10 (Taka 144) | Taka 464 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵50 (Taka 726) | Taka 1,525 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (Taka 131) | Taka 103 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵8 (Taka 117) | Taka 41 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,038 (Taka 87,831) | Taka 66,410 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵2,556 (Taka 37,187) | Taka 36,585 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵451 (Taka 6,561) | Taka 4,183 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,266 (Taka 32,961) | Taka 38,399 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵884 (Taka 12,865) | Taka 24,220 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵246 (Taka 3,577) | Taka 4,012 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵98 (Taka 1,426) | Taka 1,158 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,466 (Taka 21,330) | Taka 36,354 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵726 (Taka 10,567) | Taka 15,726 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵29 (Taka 427) | Taka 332 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵116 (Taka 1,686) | Taka 852 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵127 (Taka 1,850) | Taka 2,028 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵115 (Taka 1,679) | Taka 2,375 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵196 (Taka 2,858) | Taka 6,087 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵311 (Taka 4,521) | Taka 4,139 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,846 (Taka 870,536) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵9 (Taka 127) | Taka 93 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵166 (Taka 2,418) | Taka 2,572 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵37 (Taka 532) | Taka 147 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵56 (Taka 815) | Taka 576 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵205 (Taka 2,978) | Taka 1,109 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵17 (Taka 252) | Taka 406 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵14 (Taka 209) | Taka 237 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵26 (Taka 371) | Taka 405 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵7 (Taka 105) | Taka 86 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (Taka 93) | Taka 114 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵27 (Taka 395) | Taka 240 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵125 (Taka 1,813) | Taka 1,140 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵64 (Taka 938) | Taka 913 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵672 (Taka 9,772) | Taka 2,331 | + 319% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵750 (Taka 10,906) | Taka 2,046 | + 433% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵28 (Taka 409) | Taka 1,157 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵11 (Taka 160) | Taka 302 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (Taka 102) | Taka 600 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,604 (Taka 23,327) | Taka 35,756 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.44 (Taka 21) | Taka 2.30 | + 812% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵357 (Taka 5,195) | Taka 1,613 | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵9 (Taka 137) | Taka 269 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,410 prices entered by 346 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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